Library Associate I (Circulation)

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Department

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Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19 2025 imposes a $100000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition on January 27 2026 Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

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Please Note: The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

The Library Associate I (Circulation) under general supervision provides advanced customer support and performs complex library functions in one or more library units. May supervise subordinate staff and student employees.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the circulation desk charging and discharging library materials and equipment.

• Answering questions on research resources and databases.

• Instructing library customers on accessing library online catalogs research guides physical collections and other electronic reference databases.

• Providing fax service.

• Supervising student assistants.

• Assisting in compiling circulation statistics

• Supervising the maintenance of the library stacks.

• Assisting patrons with locating books.

• Assisting and execute activities related to library fines and billings for the Circulation Department.

• Handling interlibrary loan and document delivery requests.

• Processing course reserve material both paper and electronic.

• Assisting in opening and securing the building.

• Making sure announcements are made on time.

• Assisting with creation and maintenance of public displays and bulletin/notice boards

• Assisting with opening and set up of library events rooms.

• Monitoring the use of the group study areas.

• Attending meetings and assist with library events and programs.

• Pursuing opportunities for professional development including workshops conferences seminars and specialized training classes.

• Serve on departmental library or university committees when called upon

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Seven years of related experience in a public or academic library or archive.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of email and complex and varied library online research database searches and/or processing.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Basic keyboarding skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Associate degree or equivalent qualification.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Independence and initiative in setting priorities.

• Decision-making or problem solving that requires use of discretionary judgment.

• Knowledge of Sierra or other ILS Library Systems.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move medium weight boxes books heavy book truck or similar items.

• Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.

• Required to work evenings Sunday through Thursday.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 03/05/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.